As we’ve seen time and time again, CNN journos and panelists are often quite open in expressing their dislike of (or outright disdain for) President Trump. But the wall-to-wall coverage of the president continues, and CNN’s President Jeff Zucker explained why:
CNN president: Anytime you break from the Trump story, "the audience goes away" https://t.co/MuYLvou7p3 pic.twitter.com/1OHfGyLJjq
— The Hill (@thehill) November 1, 2018
Jeff Zucker, President of CNN. "We’ve seen that, anytime you break away from the Trump story and cover other events in this era, the audience goes away." https://t.co/Hsq4hZn50n
— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) November 1, 2018
It was then remembered what former longtime ABC News “Nightline” anchor Ted Koppel recently told CNN’s Brian Stelter, much to the chagrin of the “Reliable Sources” host:
So Ted Koppel was right ( as we already knew ). https://t.co/cFQGpS9gkQ
— BT (@back_ttys) November 1, 2018
I recall Ted Koppel telling Brian Stelter this a few months ago…Stelter didn't take it well. https://t.co/B68V9lhRXR
— Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D., M.S. (@Neoavatara) November 2, 2018
Fact check: TRUE:
AWKWARD! Ted Koppel dropped a BIG reality nuke (about Trump) on CNN and Brian Stelter did NOT like it https://t.co/6Loj6rmXex
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) October 3, 2018
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Video: To consternation of @BrianStelter, Ted Koppel contended during 10/1 Kalb Report @PressClubDC: “You would be lost without @realDonaldTrump. CNN’s ratings would be in the toilet without Trump.” Stelter: “Ted, you know that’s not true. You’re playing for laughs.” #NPCLive pic.twitter.com/XGZl9yNzqh
— Brent Baker (@BrentHBaker) October 3, 2018
Stelter appeared offended by Koppel’s comments that day, but maybe he should take it up with the network’s boss.
He got very testy at Koppel "playing for laughs." And that was only a month ago. Definitely feels like longer.
— MommaShark36 (@MommaShark36) November 2, 2018